Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Unique Landscape Hotel $
( 0581-170152;
www.uniquelshotel.com
;
d/tw/tr Birr250/300/450; )
The rooms here
are almost as good as at the neighbouring Simien Park Hotel and the food (mains Birr35
to Birr63) is even better.
HOTEL
Simien Long View $
(
HOTEL
0581-170563; d/tw Birr200/300;
)
Not as good as 'Unique', but cheaper.
Berhane Lewath Hotel $
( 0918-033456; s/d Birr50/100)
Behind a busy bar, this was one of the first hotels in
Debark, and it shows. You'll be hoping you don't need to use the toilet often. There's no
shower, but the owners let
faranji
wash (cold water) in their house out back.
HOTEL
ON THE MOUNTAINS
Sleeping and eating with locals used to be normal, but it's now actively discouraged by
guides because they've dealt with so many trekkers complaining about the basic condi-
tions. Your bed will most likely be the floor and you'll share space with children, chick-
ens, cows and fleas.
CAMPGROUND
Camping $
(per night Birr10)
With a few exceptions, you're required to camp at the official sites. The
three busy highland camps have showers and all the camps have long-drop loos as well as
huts for your guides and scouts.
Community Lodges $
(dm Birr80)
Funded by the Austrian government and managed by locals, these simple
two-room, four-bed dorms (at Buyit Ras, Geech and Chenek) offer an alternative to camp-
ing; though you should still bring a sleeping bag. Guests staying in them must still pay the
park camping fee. Local meals (pasta,
tibs
, etc) and drinks are available.
HOSTEL
Sankaber Lodge $
(dm Birr80)
Similar to the community lodges, but without meals, this park-run lodge has
20 beds.
HOSTEL
Simien Lodge $$$
LODGE
